Grassroots NGOs by Women for Women
Subtitle: The Driving Force of Development in India
Publisher: Sage Publications Pvt. Ltd; Sage Publications
Published: July 5, 2006
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 244
ISBN-13: 9780761935001
Subjects: Development studies; Women's studies; Women in development; Development - Economic Development; Business & Economics; Business / Economics / Finance; Women in community organization; Business/Economics; Entrepreneurship; Business & Economics / Economic Development; India; Non-governmental organizations
Description: "Adopting an inter-disciplinary approach, this book provides an in-depth understanding of why grass-roots Indian NGOs run by women for women, tend to be successful." "Based on first-hand observations spanning five years and interviews with 20 founders of NGOs, this book explores the factors that motivate and facilitate women entrepreneurship in the development sector. It examines the organizational structures that have evolved based on feminist ideology and the services provided (e.g., self-help groups and micro-finance)." "This book will be of relevance to NGOs and funding agencies, as well as to students and researchers engaged in developmental studies, women's studies, entrepreneurship and poverty studies. Ultimately, it will be of interest to all those who wish to read about women excelling against all odds."--Jacket.